Wimbledon Embraces Video Challenge Technology for the First Time.
The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in implementing video review technology.
Replay systems will be launched at Wimbledon in the upcoming tournament.
Players will gain the option to question specific calls from the chair umpire, echoing the system currently in place at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This technology is slated for use on Centre Court and Court One throughout the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This move arrives only a season following the All England Club introduced electronic line calling, which brought an end to the 147-year tradition of line officials.
Reviewable Decisions
Players cannot to dispute the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to request the official to review specific decisions, including:
- Whether a tennis ball has bounced twice.
- If a ball made contact with an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible interference at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there will be an unlimited number on the number of reviews a player can ask for.
Case in Point
A recent case took place in a recent tournament recently, where a top player used the video challenge against Jack Draper.
Draper conceded it was a tough situation for the umpire, but thought his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
Official Aurelie Tourte viewed a replay and ruled Draper was responsible for interference, granting the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. The system was adopted at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by next season the ATP circuit plans to have video reviews implemented at all of its events.
Other Changes
A further change at Wimbledon 2025 will be the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the audio calls from the electronic line calling system.
This solves instances where spectators have sometimes been unsure whether a shot was in or out.
Finally, with precisely a century of days remaining until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have also announced an increase in daily capacity at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
